Iron Ore vs K492
Where Iron Ore belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, K492 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Iron Ore belongs to the grey family and K492 to the blue-grey family. K492 (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Iron Ore (LRV 6), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Iron Ore vs K492 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Iron Ore and K492 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Iron Ore vs K492 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iron Ore on one side and K492 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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